Ludi Novi Romani/MMDCCLXV/Certamen Mythologicum

The answer key for the Certamen Mythologicum for Ludi Novi Romani 2765 appears below. Each correct answer is worth 3 points. The final decision on what is and what is not a correct answer is solely in the hands of Statia Cornelia Valeriana Iuliana Aeternia.

Contents 1 Certamen Mythologicum Ludi Novi Romani 2765 (Answer Key) 1.1 Dies /Day 1 1.1.1 Iuppiter 1.1.2 Mars 1.2 Dies/ Day 2 1.2.1 Iuno 1.3 Dies/Day 3 1.3.1 Minerva 1.4 Dies/Day 4 1.4.1 Venus 1.5 Dies/Day 5 1.5.1 Quirnus 1.6 Dies/Day 6 1.6.1 Vesta 1.7 Dies/ Day 7 1.7.1 Concordia 1.7.2 Mercurius

Certamen Mythologicum Ludi Novi Romani 2765 (Answer Key)

Dies /Day 1

Iuppiter

1. Diana & Apollo
2. Festival that was on Dec. 23rd sometimes held twice a year by Augustus or the feast in of Larentia the nurse of twins Romulus and Remus and the spouse of Faustulus.
3. Give definition to the following.
A. Iuppiter Summanus -- nocturnal thunder
B. Iuppiter Tigillus-- beam or shaft that supports the universe together
C. Iuppiter Lucetius-- light or flame of lightining bolts

Mars

1. True
2. Woodpecker
3. Goose

Dies/ Day 2

Iuno

1. Minerva and Jupiter
2. Air
3. Peacock (Peafowl)

Dies/Day 3

Minerva

1. Metis
2. True
3. Botticelli

Dies/Day 4

Venus

1. False
2. The Graces
3. Spear (bonus question)
4. April

Dies/Day 5

Quirnus

1. Janus or Romulus
2. Flamen Quirnalis
3. True

Dies/Day 6

Vesta

1. Ovid
2. False
3.When Vesta is called by name in a prayer along with other gods and godesses, Vesta will be the last one named

Dies/ Day 7

Concordia

1. Discordia
2. Hercules & Mercury
3.True

Mercurius

1. Rooster
2. False
3. Tortoise